Braves Select Elieser Hernández
The Atlanta Braves have reshuffled their roster by selecting Elieser Hernández and demoting Owen Murphy.
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The brief
The Atlanta Braves have selected pitcher Elieser Hernández and optioned Owen Murphy. This move follows Murphy's first MLB start, which resulted in a narrow loss to the Rangers.
Coverage from ESPN, Yahoo Sports, Battery Power, and MLB Trade Rumors emphasizes the timing of these roster changes as the trade deadline approaches. Reports specifically note that Murphy is a former first-round pick.
Future developments center on the upcoming series against the Padres and potential activity surrounding the trade deadline.
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Quick answers
Who was selected by the Braves?
The Braves selected Elieser Hernández.
What happened to Owen Murphy?
Murphy, a former first-round pick, was optioned and demoted following his first MLB start.
Which team did the Braves recently play before these moves?
The Braves played the Rangers in a game that ended in a narrow loss.
Coverage (5)
- Owen Murphy Reflects on First MLB Start in Braves' Narrow Loss to Rangers Yahoo Sports · 21h ago
- Atlanta Braves Announce Demotion Of Former 1st-Round Pick Before Padres Series Yahoo Sports · 21h ago
- Braves option Owen Murphy, select Elieser Hernandez Battery Power · 21h ago
- Braves demote Owen Murphy, add Elieser Hernández as trade deadline looms ESPN · 21h ago
- Braves Select Elieser Hernández MLB Trade Rumors · 21h ago
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